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Cirque du Soleil just seems to get bigger and better.
The latest show to hit London, Totem, features some jaw-dropping set design, with moveable stages and dazzling lighting effects.
The costumes are another highlight, with intricate ensembles spinning on to...

Sat in Le Pont de la Tour on a Friday night, I was suddenly drifting to a memory of dining at the River Cafe in New York.
From the classic sophisticated decor, to the classic style of service and polished menu, this place reminds lots of the revered Manhattan...

Spanning an impressive three floors with eleven kitchens, a coffee shop and three bars championing independent British-made beers, spirits and soft drinks, Market Hall Victoria is one mean feat in the culinary world. Housed in what originally was an Edwardian ...

Start the celebrations for World Gin Day (June 9th) early with The BIG Session, curated by BULLDOG Gin, who have kindly roped in their industry friends to support Nordoff Robbins for a one off music event next week June 6th.

The Rookery, nestled in the heart of Clerkenwell, remains my favourite place to staycate in London.
It is discreet, beautifully-appointed and oozing with charm.
On stepping into the 18th century property, you're transported to a world of silks, brocade and f...

As the months get colder and the over indulgence of Christmas/winter leaves us sluggish we find our minds wondering and day dreaming of warmer climates, a little zen and a more holistic environment. Ibiza perhaps shouldn't be a first choice, given it has hist...

Sat in Le Pont de la Tour on a Friday night, I was suddenly drifting to a memory of dining at the River Cafe in New York.
From the classic sophisticated decor, to the classic style of service and polished menu, this place reminds lots of the revered Manhattan spot.
We’d settled into a window seat looking out on to the Thames, with the place embalmed in the warm glow of candle light.
Topping off the convivial atmosphere was the gentle chatter of happy diners and jazz music tootling away.
'We could be a Woody Allen movie,' I thought.
From start to finish, the service was on point, with th...

If you're looking for place to impress a date or mark a celebration, than Oblix at The Shard comes top of the list.
The 32nd floor eatery boasts unparalleled views of London, a mouth-watering menu and there are two areas which offer a completely different vibe.
In Oblix West the dining area is sophisticated with an open kitchen to entertain, while over in the East section, the style's slightly more informal with a long bar and live music to keep you merry into the night.
I zoomed up to Oblix on a Wednesday night and the place had a great buzz with expectant diners streaming into...

The latest string to Mare Street Markets bow is the Dining Room. Recently opened after a set back or two, the eclectic restaurant adds to a wealth of pop ups and casual drinking and dining space at Mare Street Market.
The restaurant sits among the likes of Pure White Lines - an antiques and interiors shop (of which many items can be found promoted in the Dining Room), Rebel Rebel Flowers and a Deli and bar serving delicious sandwiches, salads and cakes alongside some cracking cocktails.
High ceilings are adorned with chandeliers of all kinds, glistening in the low light. Sitting beneath it a...

Perched on top of Haverstock Hill is The Belrose; a friendly, neighbourhood pub welcoming all sorts of characters - particularly, a crowd of lively rugby boys and girls on the Sunday we visited. Rugby roars aside, the main attraction did not disappoint and we ended up having one of the best roasts we’ve had in London in a long time.
We may have joined in on a cheer or two during the game too…
We were ready to dive straight in to the Sunday roast. They offer Ribeye of Beef, Roast Chicken Breast and a Nutroast all at £18. There is no Vegan option on the menu, however the kitchen were more than...

If you’ve got the travel bug, you might want to temporarily satisfy that itch with a trip to Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration.
The cosy and eccentric bar, located underground just off the Strand, is themed around Phileas Fogg and his journey in the 1873 Jules Verne novel Around The World In 80 Days.
Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration imagines what his secret liar would have looked like, complete with regal leather armchairs, a wood-panelled map room and main bar area stocked with knickknacks, from antique ornaments to travel books and encyclopaedias.
Adding to the zaniness, is a replica Orien...